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Union of Ireland with Great Britain, George III: CM.M.3663-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Union of Ireland with Great Britain, George III

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1801

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 48.2 mm Diameter 48.2 mm Weight 52.84 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Cuirassed draped bust of George III bare headed facing left hair tied behind and medallion on breast

  • Text: Legend: GEORGIUS III.D:G.BRITANNIARUM REX.FID.D.DEF.&
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia and Hibernia shaking hands

  • Text: JUNGUNTUR OPES FIRMATUR IMPERIUM. In exergue: 1.JAN.MDCCC1.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3663-R
Primary reference Number: 229144
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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